fume
/fjuːm/
noun
- 1
A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
“Don't stand around in there breathing the fumes while the adhesive cures.”
- 2
A material that has been vaporized from the solid or liquid state to the gas state and re-coalesced to the solid state.
“Lead fume is a greyish powder, mainly comprising lead sulfate.”
- 3
Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.
“the fumes of passion”
- 4
Anything unsubstantial or airy; idle conceit; vain imagination.
- 5
The incense of praise; inordinate flattery.
- 6
A passionate person.
verb
- 1
To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
- 2
To apply or offer incense to.
- 3
To emit fumes.
- 4
To pass off in fumes or vapours.
- 5
To express or feel great anger.
“He’s still fuming about the argument they had yesterday.”
- 6
To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.
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